(First and last facts are remembered best; therefore, it will accelerate learning.)

Review notes immediately after class.

Even for five minutes.

Something magical happens!

Review your notes out loud.

Read your chapters out loud.

Appearance raises grades.

Neatness counts.

Word processors are a plus.

If a handwritte assignment is acceptable, use erasable pen.

Don’t waste time rereading.

Rely on “pen in hand” and SQ3R.

Test professors before they test you.

Ask questions about what kind of test to expect,

what material will be covered.

Become an expert test taker.

Go with initial hunches.

Stay with initial hunches.

Study according to your biological clock.

Are you “normal,” a night owl, or an early bird?

Eliminate stress in your life.

EXERCISE is the best antidote.

Make extra credit mandatory.

Never miss a class.

This is considered mandatory by “A” students.

Be prepared to bail out.

Don’t be afraid to drop a course that is not working for you., BUT be aware of all official dates to withdraw and any vital state legislative restrictions ( Texas has a limit on total number of W hours.)